Dams in Bent County, Colorado
6Total Dams
2High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Bent County, Colorado
Bent County has 6 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Bent County is 83 years old. The most common purpose is irrigation. The tallest dam is John Martin Dam - Fort Lyon Protective Works at 118 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Martin Dam - Fort Lyon Protective Works | High | Not Available | 118 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1943 |
| Adobe Creek | High | Satisfactory | 41 | Irrigation | 1904 |
| Dingwall Ditch Reg. | Low | Not Rated | 32 | Irrigation | 1964 |
| G.w. Verhoeff | Low | Satisfactory | 24 | Irrigation | 1947 |
| Dawn | Low | Unsatisfactory | 17 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a | Low | Satisfactory | 9 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1935 |